--- title: "Thomas Quinones | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/thomas-quinones" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Thomas Quinones Westchester County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Westchester County Supreme Court - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge Thomas Quinones has held the role of a Justice of the Supreme Court in Westchester County since 2022 - Justice, Supreme Court, Westchester County, Elected, 2021 to 2030 - Judge, City Court, Yonkers, Elected, 2017 to 2021 - Judge, City Court, Yonkers, Appointed by Mayor Mike Spano, 2016 - NYS Unified Court System, Family Court, New York County, appointed by Chief Administratve Judge Jonathan Lippman, Support Magistrate, 1996 to 2015 ### Education - CUNY Law School — J.D. ### Additional information - In 2024, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct formally admonished Judge Quinones for several violations of judicial conduct rules. - Judge Quinones presides over civil cases in Westchester County and has established individual part rules for his courtroom. - Judge Quinones accepted the admonition, acknowledging that his conduct was improper and warranted public discipline. - His professional background reflects engagement with both judicial responsibilities and community-oriented legal initiatives - He has a legal career that includes prior service on the Court of Claims and active involvement in the legal community, including participation in events such as the Multi-Bar Summit on Equity & Allyship and naturalization ceremonies at the Westchester County Courthouse. - The Commission emphasized that public confidence in the judiciary is compromised when a judge’s title is invoked for personal benefit or when unauthorized communications occur ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=NxCqbkO5ix_PLUS_JxohyqekfbQ%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=NxCqbkO5ix_PLUS_JxohyqekfbQ%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=NxCqbkO5ix_PLUS_JxohyqekfbQ%3D%3D) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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Appearances: Counsel who appear before the Court must be familiar with the case and be fully authorized to enter into agreements on behalf of their clients. Counsel shall appear ready to discuss all matters, including settlement, at any scheduled appearance. Counsel and self- represented parties must be on time for all scheduled appearances. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Settlements and Discontinuances: If an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed or withdrawn in any manner, counsel must immediately inform the Court by letter efiled to NYSCEF addressed to attention of the Judge’s Part Clerk arobinso@nycourts.gov and file the appropriate stipulation on the New York State Courts E-Filing system (hereinafter “NYSCEF”). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers C. Communications: All permissible correspondence to the Court must be filed to NYSCEF on notice to all parties. Please refrain from submitting courtesy copies of same via email or mail. The Part does not permit litigation by letter - any substantive arguments shall be raised and addressed at court conferences and/or in motion papers. Any ex-parte communication is strictly prohibited and will not receive a court response. In addition, counsel must inform client(s) that any represented client(s) shall not directly contact any member of the Court’s staff to engage in any conversation or exchange any communication relating to a case. Self- represented parties shall not contact the Judge’s Secretary or Principal Court Attorney and must direct all communications through the Part Clerk. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers D. Conduct of Parties and Counsel: All parties and counsel must conduct themselves appropriately in all proceedings and in their communications with each other and the Court. Personal attacks upon parties or counsel are strictly prohibited. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances A. Preliminary Conferences: Upon the assignment of a case to this Part following the filing of an RJI and a Request for a Preliminary Conference, the Court will schedule a preliminary conference. Any requests for a preliminary conference may be made by letter filed to NYSCEF to the attention of the Judge’s Part Clerk arobinso@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances The parties may submit a Preliminary Conference Stipulation at least three (3) business days before the scheduled conference. In all cases where a Preliminary Conference Stipulation is accepted (“so-ordered”) and filed by the Court, the conference is canceled and the stipulation will set another (later) conference date. If the Court has not filed a so-ordered Preliminary Conference Stipulation to NYSCEF before the scheduled conference, the parties must appear on the scheduled preliminary conference date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery The Court may permit the parties to submit a Compliance Conference Stipulation setting forth mutually-agreed discovery deadlines in lieu of appearing at the next compliance conference. The proposed Compliance Conference Stipulation form will be annexed to a court notice filed to NYSCEF by the Judge’s Part Clerk. Counsel and/or self-represented parties may file a proposed Compliance Conference Stipulation for the Court’s consideration. When selecting proposed discovery deadlines, counsel and/or the self-represented parties should remain mindful of the 2 See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances The parties must submit a proposed Compliance Conference Stipulation at least three (3) business days before the scheduled conference. In all cases where the Compliance Confernece Stipulation is accepted (“so-ordered”) and filed by the Court, the conference is canceled and the stipulation will set another (later) conference date. If the Court has not filed a so-ordered Compliance Conference Stipulation before the scheduled conference, the parties must appear on the conference date as originally scheduled. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery Requests for modifications to discovery schedules shall be raised and addressed at the compliance conference. Applications for extensions of a discovery deadline shall be made as soon as practicable and, when possible, prior to the expiration of such deadline (22 NYCRR 202.20-e). Inquiries submitted via NYSCEF or by email to the Judge’s Part Clerk are restricted to scheduling matters and routine submissions only. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Adjournments of compliance conferences shall be granted upon a showing of good cause (22 NYCRR 202.10). While a party may upload to NYSCEF a request for an adjournment by selecting NYSCEF document type "Correspondence (Request for Adjournment)," the party must also e-mail the adjournment request to the Judge’s Part Clerk on notice to all other parties. When practicable, the request for an adjournment shall be made at least two (2) business days before the scheduled conference and shall include two (2) proposed alterative dates for rescheduling the conference, which dates shall be no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the last day of discovery completion set forth in the preliminary conference order. Unless the parties receive confirmation from the Judge’s Part Clerk that a conference has been rescheduled, the parties shall appear for the conference as originally scheduled. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments An adjournment of the compliance conference will not excuse a failure to provide discovery or failure to adhere to a preliminary conference order or compliance conference order. Discovery shall proceed during the period of any adjournment (22 NYCRR 202.l0). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers C. Discovery Disputes: A party that encounters a discovery dispute shall make a good faith effort (without the Court) to resolve the dispute by engaging in meaningful discussion(s), by telephone or email or other means of direct communication, prior to requesting a pre-motion discovery conference with the Court (22 NYCRR 202.20-f). A pro-forma letter to your adversary does not constitute a good faith effort to resolve the dispute. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice The parties are NOT to make any motion concerning discovery (unless authorized or directed by the Court). If counsel cannot resolve the discovery dispute between themselves after a good faith effort, the counsel who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Court’s Order is to contact the Court by letter to briefly state the nature of the dispute and the efforts that have been made to attempt to resolve it. The Court will either resolve the issue by letter endorsed order or by scheduling a conference to address it. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery D. Certifying a Case as Trial Ready: Where all parties agree that discovery is complete and request the issuance of a Trial Readiness Order without the necessity of an appearance at a virtual compliance conference, the parties may file a signed Trial Readiness Stipulation via NYSCEF at least two (2) business days prior to any scheduled conference, to be so-ordered by this Court. The See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances A. E-Filing Rules and Protocols: All parties should familiarize themselves with the statewide E- Filing rules - Uniform Rule §§ 202.5-b and 202.5-bb Rules & Legislation (state.ny.us) and the Westchester Supreme Court Civil Case Management Rules. General questions about e-filing may be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or efile@nycourts.gov. Specific questions about local procedures may be directed to the Civil Calendar Office at (914) 824-5300. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies All cases that are subject to mandatory electronic filing must be filed electronically via NYSCEF. In an e-filed case, any submission to the Court, including a proposed order, proposed judgment or letter, must be filed electronically via NYSCEF. Counsel and self- represented parties are expected to keep their contact information updated in NYSCEF. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice This Judge’s Part does not require a separate Statement of Material Facts annexed to a summary judgment motion, pursuant to Amended Rule 22 NYCRR 202.8-g. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice This Judge’s Part does not require working copies of motion submissions filed to NYSCEF (unless otherwise directed/requested by the Court). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Counsel should refer to E-Courts to determine if an appearance is required. Any questions about scheduling appearances on the motion, or adjourning any such appearances must be directed to the Judge’s Part Clerk. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice B. Motion Calendars and Appearances: All motions shall be made returnable on Fridays and returnable by paper submission (unless otherwise directed by the Court). All motions or proceedings brought on by Notice of Motion or Notice of Petition must be made returnable before the Court on any Friday that the Court is in session at 9:30 a.m. Papers not filed to NYSCEF by noon on the motion return date may not, in the Court’s discretion, be considered. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice A request for oral argument may be made on the first page of the Notice of Motion, Order to Show Cause, or answering papers. The Court will determine whether oral argument is appropriate. If such request is granted, the Court will notify counsel of the oral argument date, time, and manner in which the oral argument will be conducted (either in person or virtual appearance by Microsoft Teams link to be provided by the Judge’s Part Clerk. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Motion Adjournments: This Part cannot accept any requests to adjourn pending motions. Such requests shall be emailed to the Motion Support Department at MotionSupportWestchester@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments “The return date for any motion, whether pre-Note of Issue or post-Note of Issue, including motions for summary judgment and other substantive motions, and discovery related motions, once made, may not be adjourned more than three (3) times and the return date may not be adjourned for a period exceeding a total of sixty (60) days. Any request for an adjournment of a motion pending in an IAS Part shall be made to the Motion Support Office in accordance with these Rules. Requests for an adjournment may be made in writing to the Motion Support Clerk by e- mail to MotionSupportWestchester@nycourts.gov at least two (2) business days prior to the return date, on notice to all parties. A proposed stipulation of the parties or order shall be filed via NYSCEF when any request for an adjournment is made. As appropriate, the Motion Support Office will administratively adjourn motions to the motion day specified in the assigned IAS Justice’s Part Rules.” [Emphasis added]. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Unless the parties have received Court’s approval of an adjournment, no motion is considered to have been adjourned, including an adjournment on consent. 5 See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief: An Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF or presented to the Court’s Civil Calendar Clerk’s Office (located on the 9th floor of the courthouse), after the payment of any required fee at the County Clerk’s Office. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice If an Order to Show Cause seeks temporary injunctive relief, counsel for the moving party or a self-represented moving party must demonstrate compliance with the notice requirements of Rule 202.7(f) of the Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts. A conference on the request for a Temporary Restraining Order, if required, will be conducted by the Court at a date and time set by the Court. Generally, an Order to Show Cause filed via NYSCEF is reviewed by the Court within approximately two (2) business days after filing. If a submission requires more immediate attention, please contact the Judge’s Part Clerk or Secretary after the Order to Show Cause is filed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice If the Court signs an Order to Show Cause, a copy of it will be uploaded to NYSCEF. If it is not an e-filed case or the moving party has not opted into NYSCEF, the Court will email or mail the signed Order to Show Cause to the moving party (based upon the contact information provided to the Court). A briefing schedule will be provided on the signed Order to Show Cause. No cross motion will be accepted absent prior permission of the Court or as specified in the Order to Show Cause. If appearances are required on the return date of the motion, the Court shall so indicate in the signed Order to Show Cause. Otherwise, no appearance is required, and no oral argument will be heard on the return date of the motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments E. Communications Regarding Motions: All communications regarding motions, including questions concerning the status of motions, must be directed to the Part Clerk. The parties shall immediately notify the Part Clerk in writing in the event a motion is withdrawn or otherwise rendered moot (i.e., by settlement). Any request(s) to adjourn pending motion(s) shall be directed to the Motion Support Department at (914) 824-5343 or MotionSupportWestchester@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers F. Sur-Reply and Post-Submission Papers: Absent express permission from the Court, sur-reply papers and motion practice by correspondence are not permitted. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice G. Length of Papers: Absent express permission obtained in advance from the Court, which will be granted only upon a showing of good cause, briefs or memoranda of law must be limited to 25 pages each, and affirmations and affidavits must be limited to 10 pages each. Papers submitted to the Court in violation of this rule may not be considered by the Court in deciding the motion, without prior notice to the submitting party. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses A. Trial Preparation: Prior to the commencement of a hearing or trial, counsel and any self- represented party must ascertain the availability of all witnesses and subpoenaed documents. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses B. Interpreters and Special Services: Prior to reporting to the Court for a hearing or trial, counsel and any self-represented party must immediately advise the Part Clerk if the services of a foreign language interpreter are required for any party or witness or if any special services are required for any party or witness who is hearing-impaired or who have any other such needs. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances C. Pleadings and Submissions Due Immediately Upon Appearance: Immediately upon being assigned to this Court for a hearing or trial, counsel for each party, including the Law Guardian, if any, and any self-represented party must report to the Part Clerk in Courtroom 1403. Counsel or See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 4. A list of all exhibits the party expects to use at trial, indicating whether such exhibits are stipulated for admission into evidence or are marked only for identification. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies D. Marking of Exhibits: After filing the above-listed submissions with the Court, counsel and any self-represented party must meet with the assigned Court Reporter to pre-mark all exhibits for identification. Any exhibits whose admission is agreed to by the parties must be pre-marked for admission. The Trial Assignment Part (TAP) also requires counsel to provide the Court Reporter with the glossary of names and terms likely to be heard, especially medical terms from experts, prior to jury selection. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice E. Conference: Prior to the commencement of a hearing or trial, the Court may conduct a brief conference with all counsel to discuss preliminary matters. At this conference, counsel and any self-represented party must alert the Court to any anticipated motions in limine or evidentiary objections which will be made during the hearing and/or trial and must provide the Court with a copy of all prior decisions and orders which may be relevant to any applications in limine and/or objections. If appropriate, the Court may direct counsel to file a brief legal memorandum via NYSCEF for the Court’s consideration on any motion in limine prior to rendering a determination. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses F. Copies of Transcripts: If any part of a transcript of an examination before trial will be read as evidence-in-chief, the proponent of the transcript must provide a complete copy of it to the Court and all other counsel and/or self-represented parties, well in advance of the time that it shall be read, including citations to the page and line numbers for all portions to be read, so that all objections may be addressed by the Court prior to the proposed reading. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses G. Copies of Exhibits: All anticipated trial exhibits must be uploaded to the Virtual Electronic Courtroom See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers H. Jury Charges: Counsel and any self-represented party must submit a complete list of requests to charge, including corresponding Pattern Jury Instruction (hereinafter “PJI”) numbers and the full text from the PJI for each charge, to the Court and must provide copies to all other parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies J. Post-Trial Submissions: In accordance with the schedule set by the Court at the conclusion of a trial, the parties must jointly submit a transcript of the court proceeding and each party must prepare and submit (i) post-trial memorandum not exceeding 25 pages supported by citations to the trial transcript, relevant statutes and/or case law, and (ii) proposed order/judgment of final disposition. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies K. Trial Conclusion: At the conclusion of trial, counsel and any self-represented party are expected to e-file any exhibits admitted into evidence and any other document required to complete the record for purposes of any appeal. In addition, all materials used during the trial must be removed from the courtroom at the conclusion of trial. All materials not timely removed will be discarded. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses The Court cautions that this Court will not maintain evidence after the trial has concluded. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Remote appearances B. Recordings are Prohibited: No party or attorney may record any virtual court proceeding including, without limitation, video, audio, photographs and/or screenshots. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers E. Attorney-Client Communication: Prior to engaging in any private communication with their client during a virtual court proceeding, counsel must first announce an intention to do so. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses F. Visibility: A witness and counsel must be visible on screen, while under oath during a virtual court proceeding, whether together in the same room or in separate physical locations. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers G. Electronic Devices: All electronic devices that are not being used to communicate with the Court must be placed on mute. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses H. Messaging: Counsel, parties and witnesses must be aware that all Microsoft Teams messaging is public and persistent in that it is never erased. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Artificial intelligence I. General Rules Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology: All counsel and self- represented parties who use an artificial intelligence tool in preparing any paper submitted to this Court are expected to comply with Parts 130 and 161 of the Uniform Rules of the Chief Administrator (22 NYCRR 130-1.1 et seq; 22 NYCRR 161.1 et seq.). Any attorney or self- represented party who uses an artificial intelligence tool in preparing any paper filed in or submitted to this Court or served on another party in a case pending before this Court is required to carefully review the paper and independently ensure that it contains no fabricated or fictitious cases, statutes, or other material. By signing a paper and submitting it to this Court, counsel and self-represented parties certify that a review has been conducted and that the paper does not contain any fabricated or fictitious content, false material factual statement or any frivolous legal argument (22 NYCRR 130-1.1[c]; 130-1.1a). If this Court determines that this requirement has not been satisfied, such attorney or self-represented party may be subject to sanction or other remedial action (22 NYCRR 130-1.1). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_TQuinones.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27. - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.